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University of Karachi
卡拉奇大学
Pakistan · Founded 1953
University of Karachi
(KU)
About
The University of Karachi is a public research university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was established in June 1951 by an act of Parliament as a successor to the University of Sindh. The university was designed by Mohsin Baig as its chief architect.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 47,940
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 39.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Fuels | =366 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =482 | 28.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =594 | 28.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =623 | 28.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 689 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =785 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =815 | 28.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 833 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =911 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =944 | - | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |